Importance of Early Detection & Steps to Protect Brain Health | Sponsored by Signify Health, a CVS Company
SAN DIEGO — Did you know that 92% of older Americans living with mild cognitive impairment are undiagnosed? If you or an aging loved one is experiencing symptoms related to cognitive or mental decline, that goes beyond the typical forgetfulness that comes with age, one of the most important steps you can take to protect your memory is to get tested as early as possible. Dr. Heidi Schwarzwald, Chief Medical Officer with Signify Health, joins our Laura Cavanaugh to talk about early signs and symptoms of cognitive decline, what can be done to slow it down and the importance of detecting cognitive decline early on.
“These signs can really be subtle sometimes,” said Schwarzwald.
Look for things like having trouble with medications where previously they always remembered to take them, missing social events that they really wanted to attend, forgetfulness around …